Dietitian - New Graduates Encouraged to Apply!

About Matheny

Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded in 1951, Matheny is a pioneer in fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. We focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment.

Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. The Adult Services Program includes five licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers, supporting adult patients in attaining their highest level of functioning and community integration. The Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries through innovative communication systems.

Desired Qualities

• Respect
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Compassion

Incentives

• Paid Training
• Staff Appreciation events
• Health and Wellness fairs
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Diversity events
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Responsibilities

• Assesses and plans for the nutritional care of all patients/students.
• Plans dietary modifications utilizing knowledge of food composition and nutrient-drug interactions.
• Conducts meal rounds assessing tray accuracy, patient intake, and meal satisfaction; develops strategies to help patients comply with diet orders and improve intake.
• Develops and implements nutritional needs of tube-fed patients/students, working closely with physicians and nursing staff; offers recommendations, adjustments, and modifications with the appropriate formulary.
• Counsels individual residents, parents, and guardians in the principles of nutrition, diet planning, and food selection/preparation.
• Participates as an effective health team member by interpreting, coordinating, and integrating nutritional information into the total health care plan; participates in staff committees as appropriate.
• Participates in educating medical students and Dietetic interns.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Collects department quality assurance data and conducts improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Ensures proper therapeutic diets are served to patients in appropriate consistencies as ordered by a physician.
• Ensures accurate recording and transmitting of diet orders and changes received from the Nursing department; tracks late and missed diet orders and notifies Nursing of results.
• Assists in developing and conducting staff development activities, orientation, and educational programs.
• May be required to perform tasks within the Food Services Department that are critical to the health and well-being of patients/students, even if outside regular job duties.
• Communicates questions and concerns reported by staff or patients pertaining to the Food Services department; provides feedback and recommendations for improved nutritional services to the Food Services Manager or Chief Clinical Dietitian.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university required.
• RD Eligible – must pass CDR/RD Exam within six months.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills required.

Qualifications

• Current certification by the American Dietetic Association Registration required.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Tax-deferred retirement plan
• Generous paid time off

Pay

The salary range for this position is $62,325 - $74,790 annually.

Full-time position located in Peapack, NJ.